Companion Bakery & Cafe
9781 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO
Crema's Take
“Companion Bakery & Cafe is a beloved neighborhood spot in a charming Clayton shopping area where the team has mastered the art of moving a constantly packed line with impressive speed and efficiency, so you can grab excellent pastries, soups, and sandwiches without the corporate coffee chain experience. The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it equally suited for a rushed breakfast before the airport or a leisurely sit-down with pastries and a perfectly made traditional coffee, drawing loyal regulars who've decidedly ditched the chains for something genuinely good.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
We order delivery from this place quite frequently at work, and it is TOO GOOD! They have soups, salads, sandwhiches, and desserts. It's perfect for a quick bite to eat for lunch, or for a full meal. The portions are generous regardless of if you get half or full orders. The whole salads are huge, and even the half salads are pretty big. You can do a lot of customization as well. Food is always fresh and very tasty. Love this place!
On my way to the airport, I decided, for the thousandth time, that Starbucks and Dunkin would not be getting a single cent out of me. Not today, corporate giants. So I swung into Companion, grabbed a salad, a sandwich, and of course a dessert because self control is just a myth we tell children. Everything was so fresh. Honestly, it took five more minutes to stop versus an airport order, contributing to Starbuck’s CEO next yacht! Local is best!
Stopped by while we were in town last week for breakfast as Companion was recommended by a relative , in a very nice shopping area in a high end area. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming while the staff is very professional and nice. We had the breakfast egg special and I had the breakfast sandwich. Both were amazing and I am thinking about how I will be back in a few weeks . Great restaurant that I know you will enjoy .
Food was delicious, great price, and fast. You get there and the line is never-ending but it moves along fast. They have it run like a well oiled machine. By the time you get to the register your food is ready, hot/cold and fresh. I ordered the French dip, it didn't disappoint. There are lots of freshly made tuna salad, chicken salad, pies, pastries, specialty breads, etc..to check out along your journey in the line to the register. I did take a 1lb container of chicken salad and a loaf of baguette came with it, to go. It was good, but a bit expensive. Their huge apple pie was almost irresistible, but it didn't have a price on it, so I left it there. There were a few items that had no prices on them and after the cost of my chicken salad I know why. I will get that apple pie next time though, even if it cost a bit more than I think it should. The place is very nicely decorated, not alot of inside seating. There was outdoor seating with umbrellas to enjoy, even a smaller section for children. Very quaint place. I will definitely go back.
Came here on a Saturday for lunch, the place was quite crowded, very popular it seems. They had the ordering system down though and we got through the line pretty quickly. Seating is limited, but they have some spots outside as well. Food was all very very good! We got the companion Lotto duos (half sandwich, half salad/soup). I highly recommend trying the Fowl Weather sandwich - the pepper jelly is so tasty! The roasted peach salad and the green chili potato chowder were also excellently flavored and spiced. Think of this place as a local, better quality St Louis Bread Co 😋
Crema Reviews
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